- Nadia (film)
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Nadia Directed by Alan Cooke Produced by Dave Bell (executive producer)
Sheldon Cooper (executive producer)
Marilyn Hall (associate producer)
James Thompson (producer)
Wayne Threm (producer)Written by Jim McGinn Starring Marcia Frederick
Johann Carlo
Leslie Weiner
Joe BennettMusic by Christopher L. Stone Cinematography Frank Beascoechea Editing by Raymond Bridgers Release date(s) 11 June 1984 Running time 100 minutes Country Yugoslavia / United States Language English Nadia is a 1984 made-for-television biopic of gymnast Nadia Comăneci. The film was directed by Alan Cooke.
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Plot summary
Based on a true story about Olympic gymnast Nadia Comaneci. Nadia began training competitively at age six, after being discovered by world-famous coaches, Bela Karolyi and his wife Marta. She became the first Olympic gymnast to score a perfect 10 at age 14 and walked away with three gold medals, one silver medal and one bronze at the 1976 Montreal Olympics. Her weight gain and the increasing pressure of competition later threatened her career.
Production details
Cast list
- Marcia Frederick as Nadia Comăneci
- Johann Carlo as Older Nadia Comăneci
- Leslie Weiner as Young Nadia Comăneci
- Joe Bennett as Bela Karolyi
- Talia Balsam as Marta Karolyi
- Jonathan Banks as George Comăneci
- Conchata Ferrell as Mili Simonescu
Reception
References
External links
- Nadia at the Internet Movie Database
Categories:- 1984 films
- 1980s drama films
- English-language films
- Sports films based on actual events
- Films about women's sports
- Gymnastics films
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